How To Setup a Cisco Switch?
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1. Connect the console cable to the switch console port and the computer USB port.
2. Using a web-browser, access the switch’s IP address to open the web interface.
3. Configure basic switch settings such as hostname, password, IP address, and console port/baud rate values.
4. Configure VLANs on the switch, including assigning ports to specific VLANs.
5. Configure port security settings to control which devices can access the switch ports.
6. Enable Layer 2 and Layer 3 features such as STP, QoS, and routing protocols.
7. Configure switch management settings such as logging, syslog, and SNMP.
8. Save the switch configuration and test its functionality.